Vorwerk Group is an international diversified corporate group headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany. Founded in 1883, its core business involves the production and direct sale of high-quality household products, primarily kitchen appliances like Thermomix and vacuum cleaners like Kobold. The family-owned company also includes the akf group, a financing partner for medium-sized companies, and invests in new sales concepts through Vorwerk Ventures. It operates globally, serving customers in over 60 countries.